You are invited to join us for the NNLM Book Discussion. From August 1 – October 31, 2024, we will discuss "You Just Need to Lose Weight" And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon.
After acquiring the book in your preferred format, you can join us any time between August 1 – October 31, 2024, to participate.
NNLM Book Discussion offers individuals interested in better understanding health information access issues faced by people in the communities that they serve an opportunity to explore topics with other professionals and earn Continuing Education Credit.
Participants can complete the book and earn CE credit on their schedule. A new book is selected each quarter. Participants can acquire the book in their performed format and have three months to complete the requirements.
Requirements to earn CE.
- Complete the book in your preferred format
- Log into the Moodle
- Explore the related resources
- Do ONE of the following
- Answer the required discussion question in Moodle
- Attend one of the two live discussion sessions and participate.
You are welcome to engage in Moodle discussions for all three months, but it is not necessary.
Live Discussions:
- September 10th at 1 pm PT, 2 pm MT, 3 pm CT, 4 pm ET
- October 17th at 9 am PT, 10 am MT, 11 am CT, 12 pm ET
- Increase health equity by expanding librarians, health professionals, and public health workers’ awareness and understanding of health issues individuals and communities face.
- Improve information access by exploring health resources from NLM, NIH, and other organizations related to the topic, including MedlinePlus, PudMed, and ClinicalTrials.
Code of Conduct NNLM is dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all people, regardless of background or identity. As such, we expect respectful interactions with instructors and learners. Read the full Code of Conduct here.
